If you’ve been here a while, you already know two things about me:
I believe stories are magic.
My very real writing life is full of dogs, chaos, and cozy corners.
It probably won’t surprise you to hear that my favorite cozy writing space with dogs is my sunroom. It’s where most of my books—mysteries, magic, and all—come to life. So today, I thought I’d share a little peek behind the scenes into where the writing magic happens… and how three dogs manage to supervise every single sentence I type.
My Cozy Writing Space with Dogs (Otherwise Known as the Sunroom)
My sunroom is, hands-down, my favorite place to write. It’s bright space is filled with plants, and the windows offer the perfect view of the trees swaying outside and a little lake in the distance. It’s cozy, peaceful, and…completely ruled by the dogs.
Dobby, Nacho, and Pippin have claimed this space as their own. They rotate between snoring under my desk, watching the birds, and occasionally jumping up to bark at absolutely nothing (or maybe at invisible story ideas;I like to think they’re helping).
There’s just something about this cozy writing space with dogs by my side, the light streaming in, and the sounds of nature outside that inspires me to dive into my stories.
Stormy Weather, Curious Dogs, and Creative Energy
If you read one of my recent newsletters, you know the dogs treat summer storms like front-row seats to a magic show. The sky darkens. Thunder rumbles. They line up at the window.
I like to think we’re all casting spells in our own way—me with my words, them with their intense storm-watching skills. For me, those moody, stormy afternoons are perfect for writing about mystery, secrets, and a little magic.
A Few Other Writing Rituals I Probably Shouldn’t Admit
If I’m being honest, I have to admit that I procrastinate. Sometimes the story comes easily, and sometimes I’d rather be making book covers or planning online courses. And sometimes, I rearrange my desk, light a candle, pull a book off the shelf for “inspiration”, and curl up for a recharge.
But in the end, that cozy writing space with dogs curled nearby always grounds me. The sunroom, the storms, and the pups are my real-life version of story magic.
Until next time, may your writing (or reading) space be cozy, your stories full of wonder, and your dogs (or cats… or snacks) right by your side.
